Public Art and Green Spaces

‘Fleeting Opulence’ Transforms Brookfield Place Into a Gorgeous Greenhouse

Spring has officially arrived at Brookfield Place.
How a Piece of the Berlin Wall Ended Up in Lower Manhattan

How a Piece of the Berlin Wall Ended Up in Lower Manhattan

In Battery Park City, you’ll find a piece of history that tells a story of resilience, reunification and hope. 

‘I See the Sky From the Other Side’ Now on View at 77 Water St.

‘I See the Sky From the Other Side’ Now on View at 77 Water St.

The piece is part of a portfolio of Lower Manhattan-specific work that building owners can install on temporary fencing.

Old Slip Park Has a Brand New Look

Old Slip Park Has a Brand New Look

The park is better than ever, thanks to a Downtown Alliance-led beautification project.

Letter of Recommendation: City Hall Park

Letter of Recommendation: City Hall Park

City Hall Park is a true microcosm of Lower Manhattan.

Brooklyn Banks Skates Back From Its 15-Year Closure 

Brooklyn Banks Skates Back From Its 15-Year Closure 

“We never needed skate parks, because we had one.”

Three Sculptures at Wagner Park

Three Sculptures at Wagner Park

With Wagner Park now open to the public following its two-year closure for renovations as part of the South Battery Park Resiliency Project, many...

Wagner Park Reopens With Major Resiliency Improvements 

Wagner Park Reopens With Major Resiliency Improvements 

The park closed in 2023 to make way for major renovations as part of the overall South Battery Park City Resiliency Project.

Looking Back at Downtown’s First Independence Day

Looking Back at Downtown’s First Independence Day

Downtown's first Independence Day was a day to be remembered.

Downtown for WITS (or Anything Else)? Scope Out These Partnering Businesses

Downtown for WITS (or Anything Else)? Scope Out These Partnering Businesses

These WITS partners have generously worked to make sure WITS attendees have the time of their lives in Lower Manhattan. 

An Unbe-leafable Giveaway: Free Tulip Bulbs for the Taking on May 13

An Unbe-leafable Giveaway: Free Tulip Bulbs for the Taking on May 13

On Tuesday, May 13, we’re hosting our annual adopt-a-bulb event.

Art Really *Is* All Around, Thanks to ADNY’s Placemaking Work

Art Really *Is* All Around, Thanks to ADNY’s Placemaking Work

One of the best ways to brighten up a neighborhood? Free art — and live music!